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Tyrokafterí: photo of the dish
Illustrative photo: Alexander Baxevanis — CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Appetizers & nibbles

Tyrokafterí

A spicy Greek cream made from feta and chili, smooth and fiery, spread on toasted bread or served with raw vegetables. Very common among mezes, it keeps for several days in the fridge.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

336 kcal per serving

Protein
12.3 g
Carbohydrates
4.1 g
of which sugars
2.7 g
Fat
29.4 g
of which saturated fat
14.8 g
Fiber
1.5 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Roast the chilies and bell pepper until the skin blackens, then enclose them for 10 minutes and peel them.
  2. Finely chop the chilies and bell pepper, removing the seeds.
  3. Mash the feta and fresh cheese with a fork until creamy.
  4. Incorporate the olive oil, lemon juice and yogurt, then the chopped vegetables.
  5. Season with chili and pepper, mix well, and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Variations and tips

Less spicy version. Replace one chili with a sweet pepper to reduce the heat without losing the color.

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Original Ecomely recipe.